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Coast Guard members now have more fertility support in building their families
April 26, 2024
CGMA partners with WIN to provide fertility benefit management.

A logo for the United States Coast Guard Civil Rights department.
Coast Guard study will help mitigate unnecessary career barriers
April 26, 2024
Annual Barrier Analysis focuses on issues causing racial, gender, and other demographic discrepancies for the civilian workforce.

Painting of the Civil War revenue cutter Morris titled “Inspection of a Merchant Ship,” by Gil Cohen, depicts a boat howitzer ready for use on the ship’s bow. (U.S. Coast Guard)
Sentinels of the past — the Coast Guard’s Civil War Boat Howitzers from the Revenue Cutter Service
April 26, 2024
Written by retired Gunner CWO Steven Wilson, this essay provides the history of two Coast Guard Civil War artifacts: Boat Howitzers #245 and #246.

The Coast Guard celebrates AANHPI month with service members and civilians.
Are You of Asian-American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Heritage? We Want to Hear from You!
April 25, 2024
DHS is gearing up for AANHPI Heritage Month and OPA HQ would love to feature your story.

In-between icebreaking missions, the crew of the Katmai Bay engaged in ice rescue training. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. Michael Overstreet)
Best places to work: Underway with the Katmai Bay
April 25, 2024
Is your unit the best place to work?

Rear Adm. Zeita Merchant poses for a photo in New York City following her historic promotion. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)
Rear Adm. Zeita Merchant: Coast Guard pioneer
April 23, 2024
Rear Adm. Zeita Merchant makes Coast Guard history as its first African American woman to attain the rank of admiral.

Adm. Poulin presented insignia #001 to Cal Lederer, current Deputy Judge Advocate General, who served as Acting Judge Advocate General during the Deepwater Horizon response.
Coast Guard Legal Program awards the first program insignia
April 23, 2024
CGJAG ceremoniously acknowledges the first ten recipients of the new insignia.

Celebrating the 10 year FY 2023 Annual Safety Report.
Celebrating a decade of safety
April 23, 2024
The assistant commandant for Health, Safety and Work-Life recently released the Annual Safety Report.